Every
year, from February 21st to 27th renowned classical dancers perform at the
Nisangandhi, an open air theatre in Thiruvananthapuram
city.
Classical dances of almost all the states of India are staged during the
festival. Mohiniyattam
(Kerala), Bharatha Natyam (Tamil Nadu), Kutchippudi (Andhra Pradesh),
Odissi (Orissa), Manipuri (Manipur) and Kathak (a north Indian Classical
Dance) are the major dances performed.
Renowned artist and connoisseurs of dance from all over India come to
enjoy this cultural treat.